University of Sussexs International Study Centre ISC

Wales ISC, which is also known as Newport University’s ISC, because it is based at Newport University, works with university preparation specialists Study Group to offer foundation courses for international students. These courses aim to improve students’ English language skills and familiarise them with UK’s education culture. The ISC works with 12 partner universities, providing students with a variety of institutions to choose from on completion of their course.

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Why Choose University of Sussex's International Study Centre (ISC)?

Wales ISC, which is also known as Newport University’s ISC, because it is based at Newport University, works with university preparation specialists Study Group to offer foundation courses for international students. These courses aim to improve students’ English language skills and familiarise them with UK’s education culture. The ISC works with 12 partner universities, providing students with a variety of institutions to choose from on completion of their course.

Study Group as Pathway Providers

Pathway providers are private education companies that offer study and language preparation programmes to students and facilitate their progression from further education to higher education.

Study Group is an expanding global network of specialist education counsellors who offer students the highest levels of personal support and educational opportunity by collaborating with some of the world’s most prominent universities.

As pathway providers, Study Group has decades of experience and success in helping students getting accepted into some of the UK’s finest institutions.

Study Groups International Study Centres provide specialist on campus preparation courses which allow students to progress directly onto the undergraduate or postgraduate degrees of their choice.

Experienced faculty and advisors prepare Study Group students academically and culturally with a global outlook which is central to the delivery of their educational promise.

About the International Study Centre (ISC)

The ISC is a unique facility specifically created to prepare international students for higher education.

The ISC offers preparation courses for students wishing to study at both undergraduate and postgraduate level at a university in the UK. On successful completion students progress directly onto one of the 12 partner universities in England and Wales.

The ISC is located on campus so students are fully integrated into university life and have full use university facilities. ISC students live on campus, which is in a gorgeous and secure location just outside the city of Newport, and are encouraged to be an active part of the university.

The ISC is purpose built to accommodate international students. It has state-of-the-art classrooms, libraries and resource areas.

About the University

The University of Wales, Newport can trace its roots back to 1841 and has a long tradition of providing high quality undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. It offers modern, challenging, innovative and creative degrees which are relevant to the needs of the 21st Century.

The University is internationally recognised and renowned for its advanced facilities. It has some of the best-equipped, fully serviced workshops and studios in Europe.

Newport has an abundance of world class lecturers, who provide students with a unique insight into their chosen area of study.

The University has substantially grown its research capabilities in recent years, moving up the overall UK table and is now in the top 5 universities in Wales.

The University is internationally recognised for its quality of teaching, research, facilities and achievements.

The Newport School of Art, Media and Design is one of the most successful Art Schools in the UK.

A previous National Student Survey placed Newport top in the UK for Learning Resources in all creative art and design subjects. The facilities at Newport School of Art, Media & Design are internationally recognised and are amongst the best in the UK.

Newport courses prepare graduates for professional practice by developing transferable skills within their field of study.

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Variety of Courses

There are a range of courses available for students wishing to gain entry into a postgraduate or undergraduate degree at a UK university.

International Foundation Year is an intensive year long programme which prepares students hoping to study an undergraduate degree. The course provides English language training while introducing students to the British education system.
The ISC offers the foundation year programme in: Business, Law & Social Studies and Engineering & Science. The course is taught over three terms using university style teaching techniques, which employ a mixture of lecture classes and seminar work. Students are regularly assessed using a combination of exams and coursework.
On successful completion of the International Foundation Year students are guaranteed to progress onto an undergraduate degree at one of the following universities:University of Wales Newport, Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, University of Bristol, Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, University of Glamorgan, Glyndwr University, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Swansea Metropolitan University, Swansea University, University of Wales Trinity St David.

International Year One is a specialist programme for international students which amounts to the first year of an undergraduate degree, this means that students can progress directly onto the second year of a degree in any Business related subject. The programme is designed for students who may be overqualified for the International Foundation Year however still need that extra boost. The course combines academic and English language modules and is taught using university style teaching to equip students with the key skills required for higher education.

Pre-Masters is for students wishing to study a Masters degree but do not qualify for direct entry as they may not meet the academic requirements. The ISC’s Pre-Masters is a two term programme which prepares students to study a range of Business related degrees. The programme is a mixture of academic subjects, study skills and English language training designed specifically to prepare students for a postgraduate degree.

Successful completion of International Year One and Pre-Masters guarantees entry into the following institutions: University of Wales Newport, Aberystwyth University, Bangor University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Swansea Metropolitan University and University of Glamorgan.

The ISC’s personal monitoring and support keeps students on track and provides them with the specialist knowledge needed to progress onto a degree programme of their choice.

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Location

Newport is in the south-east corner of Wales, which is one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom.

Often referred to as the Gateway between England and Wales, the City of Newport stands on the banks of the River Usk and is located about 12 miles from Cardiff, the capital city of Wales.

Newport is the third largest city in Wales, covering a geographical area of nearly 75 square miles and has a multi-cultural population of over 140,000. The city has a rich and vivid history which stems back over 2,000 years, dating back to the Bronze Age

Newport is currently undergoing a new development programme worth about £2 billion. Newport has been ranked the greenest city in Britain, using fewer natural resources than any other urban centre. This shows that the people of Newport are passionate about reducing their ecological footprint and want to play their part in tackling climate change. The University itself has played a role in achieving this, winning the prestigious Envirowise Innovation Award 2010 for its unique approach to waste reduction, which has been declared an outstanding study in sustainability.

Newport has a unique atmosphere, they city is buzzing and has a vibrant and modern feel, with a thriving nightlife, shopping centre and an excellent transport system. The city of Newport is vibrant, forward-thinking and caters for everything that the student lifestyle could wish for.

Newport is proud and has definitely not forgotten its cultural heritage which is carved into the city and still clearly visible to this day. It would be impossible to miss the rich history that lies everywhere: Newport Castle, Newport Cathedral, the Roman remains in Caerleon are just the tip if the iceberg.

Maybe you fancy heading for the bright lights by night and experience Newport’s infamous nightlife. Whatever your pub, club or musical tastes, you’re guaranteed to find what you’re looking for in Newport.

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